How to pronounce tur
Say it like TOOR. Tur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of tur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TOOR.
What does tur mean?
- Any member of the species Capra caucasica (West Caucasian tur) or Capra cylindricornis (East Caucasian tur) of wild goats native to Caucasus.
Words that rhyme with tur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tur.
Words that sound like tur
Questions about saying tur
How do you pronounce tur?
Say TOOR. The American pronunciation is /tʊr/. In British English it is /tʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tur?
Tur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOOR.
Is tur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /tʊə/ (TOOR).
What words sound the same as tur?
Tur sounds the same as tour in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.